Gymea North Public School vs Kirrawee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gymea North Public School
Gymea · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 1075
Kirrawee Public School
Kirrawee · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Gymea North Public School Gymea NSW | Kirrawee Public School Kirrawee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #442 of 1,619 | #455 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1339 of 4,908 | #1367 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 362 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 177 | 169 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Gymea 2227 | Kirrawee 2232 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gymeanorth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kirrawee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.4 vs 66.1).
- •Gymea North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kirrawee Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.0).
- •Gymea North Public School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 326.
- •Kirrawee Public School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 2%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gymea North Public School better than Kirrawee Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gymea North Public School and Kirrawee Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gymea and Kirrawee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gymea North Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kirrawee Public School has 15.5.
How do Gymea North Public School and Kirrawee Public School rank in NSW?
Gymea North Public School is 442nd of 1,619 and Kirrawee Public School is 455th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.